Austin tech leader Joshua Baer, founder of Capital Factory, dies in plane crash in Laredo

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Laredo, Texas
Loop 20
Incident type
Aircraft, Crash, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A private business jet operated by NetJets crashed on Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, after experiencing mechanical difficulties while flying from Los Cabos, Mexico to Austin. The aircraft struck a vehicle barrier and came to rest on the highway, igniting a fire that forced first responders to evacuate five survivors; the pilot, Joshua Baer, was killed.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Hospitalized

Original reporting

Austin tech leader Joshua Baer, founder of Capital Factory, dies in plane crash in Laredo | TPR

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